Few artists have enjoyed such a long-lasting legacy as Bob Marley. The Jamaican-born musician grew from poverty to becoming a worldwide phenomenon and one of the most influential artists of the 1960s and 70s. His band "The Wailers" crossed over from reggae into the mainstream with hits such "No Woman No Cry" and "I Shot the Sheriff". His image was synonymous with freedom and spirituality with his image printed on everything from posters to handmade jewellery.
"The Wailers" underwent several other names including the original "Teenagers" but it was "The Wailers" that stuck and the band itself underwent further changes when it reduced in numbers in 1963, the same year that Bob Marley married Rita Anderson. He worked at numerous jobs after that before making his return to Jamaica. It was here where he grew his famed dreadlocks and became active in the Rastafarian religious movement.
"The Wailers" made their comeback in 1973 but it was short-lived. Bob Marley did continue to record music; however, after Eric Clapton's successful version of "I Shot The sheriff" reminded everyone what great music Marley was capable of producing.
"Bob Marley & the Wailers", the latest incarnation of the many Wailers changes continued and had their biggest hit in 1975, "No Woman, No Cry". It was a personal song for Marley as he opened up on that lyric more than perhaps any other. They went on to achieve further success with albums such as Exodus and Babylon By Bus.
The legend of Bob Marley grew and grew as he became synonymous with not just popular music, not just reggae but the things that mattered the most to him, peace and spirituality. He was very involved with trying to establish peace in the politically troubled, Jamaica. In 1994, he was inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame and his memory lives on in the minds and hearts of those who stand for peace in a modern world.
"The Wailers" underwent several other names including the original "Teenagers" but it was "The Wailers" that stuck and the band itself underwent further changes when it reduced in numbers in 1963, the same year that Bob Marley married Rita Anderson. He worked at numerous jobs after that before making his return to Jamaica. It was here where he grew his famed dreadlocks and became active in the Rastafarian religious movement.
"The Wailers" made their comeback in 1973 but it was short-lived. Bob Marley did continue to record music; however, after Eric Clapton's successful version of "I Shot The sheriff" reminded everyone what great music Marley was capable of producing.
"Bob Marley & the Wailers", the latest incarnation of the many Wailers changes continued and had their biggest hit in 1975, "No Woman, No Cry". It was a personal song for Marley as he opened up on that lyric more than perhaps any other. They went on to achieve further success with albums such as Exodus and Babylon By Bus.
The legend of Bob Marley grew and grew as he became synonymous with not just popular music, not just reggae but the things that mattered the most to him, peace and spirituality. He was very involved with trying to establish peace in the politically troubled, Jamaica. In 1994, he was inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame and his memory lives on in the minds and hearts of those who stand for peace in a modern world.
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